Ferrari 355 brakes

[Wayne]

Don't know much on the matter but I must say would be great if you pull it off.

You'd have to make sure they were stickered up as Ferrari and that the wheels can show them off.  

It seems simple to me but probably not so.. They are molded with a raised Ferrari writing would be awesome and can see them being better balanced..

Not going to be simple to fit and if they are early Brembo's they tend to be a complete ballache to keep working as the seals were very poor.

[SoundillusioN]

One of the best value conversion kits available: http://www.tsr-performancestore.com/tsr-big-brake-kit-for-mk1-golf-18-p.asp

285mm discs, they make a massive difference and fit behind 15" wheels all ok.

That quotes for a mk1 will that fit the mk2 ?

Also what calliper do they expect you to currently have to use the extension brackets and make use of those discs?  MK1 calipers are small, hence why i'm rocking with Corrado ones.

The calipers are not the main issue, with a bigger disc you got more leverage if that makes sense, I know when I worked they we tried a std mk1 then fitted a 285 kit and the difference measured on a mot brake tester was a lot.

Yeah but on tester the brakes haven't got to worry about the force of the cars weight or momentum.... not sure I'd be content with 285 discs on calipers that were designed for 239mm.

Don't know much on the matter but I must say would be great if you pull it off.

You'd have to make sure they were stickered up as Ferrari and that the wheels can show them off.  

It seems simple to me but probably not so.. They are molded with a raised Ferrari writing would be awesome and can see them being better balanced..

Not going to be simple to fit and if they are early Brembo's they tend to be a complete ballache to keep working as the seals were very poor.

doesn't sound like a wise investment then TBO... What's it rocking with at the mo?

[Wayne]

One of the best value conversion kits available: http://www.tsr-performancestore.com/tsr-big-brake-kit-for-mk1-golf-18-p.asp

285mm discs, they make a massive difference and fit behind 15" wheels all ok.

That quotes for a mk1 will that fit the mk2 ?

Also what calliper do they expect you to currently have to use the extension brackets and make use of those discs?  MK1 calipers are small, hence why i'm rocking with Corrado ones.

The calipers are not the main issue, with a bigger disc you got more leverage if that makes sense, I know when I worked they we tried a std mk1 then fitted a 285 kit and the difference measured on a mot brake tester was a lot.

Yeah but on tester the brakes haven't got to worry about the force of the cars weight or momentum.... not sure I'd be content with 285 discs on calipers that were designed for 239mm.

The calipers are not a big problem, better calipers do = better brakes however bigger discs are a massive step forward.

Trust me having tried them on the road they make a big difference.

TSR have sold hundreds of kits over the years so they must be ok.

[tech1889]

TSR have also sold a lot of engines that have been sh!te lol...

im rocking standard 8v brakes but just looking at doing a bit of bling tbh just an option.. there are many variants you can fit and the brakes cant be any worse than my 8v ones even with black diamond discs and pads they were shocking.. im thinking if i upgrade might aswell do it once and do it with something cool.. my ABF will be atleast 150bhp without mods so the 239mm's wont be any good..

Wayne cant you just get piston seals as i dont some nissan skyline ones with a repair kit was a piece of piss.. ??

[Wayne]

TSR have also sold a lot of engines that have been sh!te lol...

They were a good company once.

im rocking standard 8v brakes but just looking at doing a bit of bling tbh just an option.. there are many variants you can fit and the brakes cant be any worse than my 8v ones even with black diamond discs and pads they were shocking.. im thinking if i upgrade might aswell do it once and do it with something cool.. my ABF will be atleast 150bhp without mods so the 239mm's wont be any good..

Respect that 239mm will be no good hence why I suggested the TSR kit, quick. easy and a worthwhile upgrade, say you end up with 160bhp, you still not going to need bonkers brakes in a mk2.

Wayne cant you just get piston seals as i dont some nissan skyline ones with a repair kit was a piece of piss.. ??

Guess so but early ones were poor and did not like getting wet very often.

[tech1889]

I understand your logic but i want to cause whiplash to my passengers lol.. It was just a thought im fed up with running the norm but not something different..

Im no where near fitting new brakes yet just fancy a small 4pot for looks and for fun and with searching could be done on a good budget i recon..

[Mr Blue]

Those big numbers are nothing without a bigger MS as i found out.

Just 280mm it and fit a bigger MS FTW

[tech1889]

Those big numbers are nothing without a bigger MS as i found out.

Just 280mm it and fit a bigger MS FTW

why did you have really bad peddle feel ??

[Wayne]

I understand your logic but i want to cause whiplash to my passengers lol.. It was just a thought im fed up with running the norm but not something different..

Try to remember how light a mk2 is, you could up overbraking it.

[Mr Blue]

Those big numbers are nothing without a bigger MS as i found out.

Just 280mm it and fit a bigger MS FTW

why did you have really bad peddle feel ??

very bad with the standard 8v one. updated to a bigger one that i believe is off a mk2 16v. Much better! Transformed the whole car imo